Tatiana Der Avedissian
About Tatiana Der Avedissian
Tatiana Der Avedissian serves as the Head of Business Development for the World Ocean Initiative and Nonprofit in EMEA at The Economist, a position she has held since 2018. She chairs the board of trustees at the Armenian Institute and has extensive experience in strategic communication and business development across various organizations.
Current Role at The Economist
Tatiana Der Avedissian serves as the Head of Business Development for the World Ocean Initiative and Nonprofit, EMEA at The Economist. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the organization's efforts in promoting sustainable ocean practices and supporting nonprofit initiatives. Based in London, she has been instrumental in developing strategic partnerships and enhancing the organization's outreach in the EMEA region.
Professional Experience
Tatiana has extensive experience in business development and strategic communication. Prior to her current role, she worked at Guardian News & Media as a Partnership Manager from 2014 to 2017 and at The Spectator as a Senior Partnership Manager from 2017 to 2018. She also held positions at Wilmington Group plc, including New Business Sales Manager and Business Development Manager, from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she has been Co-President of Alkionides UK since 2008.
Education and Expertise
Tatiana studied at Kingston University, where she earned a BA Hons in Politics from 2004 to 2007. She also completed the Emerging Leaders program at Harvard Kennedy School in 2018, focusing on executive education. Her educational background is complemented by A-level studies in Law, Economics, and English Literature at Grammar School from 1998 to 2004.
Board Memberships and Leadership Roles
Tatiana chairs the board of trustees at the Armenian Institute, where she focuses on strategic communication and business needs. She also sits on the board of the UK-Cyprus Enterprise Council, promoting cross-cultural business relations. Furthermore, she is the Co-President of the Harvard Kennedy School Women's Network, contributing to leadership and networking initiatives.
Interests and Advocacy
Tatiana is passionate about sustainability, human rights, history, politics, and philanthropy. She integrates these interests into her professional and volunteer work, advocating for initiatives that align with her values. Her commitment to these causes informs her approach to business development and strategic communication.